"The thing I was most proud of was we got blown out in Philly, they just literally embarrassed us," coach David Fizdale said. "One thing about our kids, we came back in the gym the next day, they didn’t hang their heads, they didn’t doubt, they didn’t make excuses. They just got back to work and tried to get better."

Mudiay finished with 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 4-of-5 from the perimeter. He drained a three-pointer with 24.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 124 and send it to overtime.

New York Knicks guard Emmanuel Mudiay (1) reacts after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in New York. The Knicks won 136-134 in overtime.(Photo: Julie Jacobson, AP)

Dotson had 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting and was a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc. The second-year wing had a big three-pointer with 1:09 left in overtime.

And Knox, who has been struggling through the early part of the season, had his best game of the season. The rookie scored 26 points on 9-of-20 shooting and went 5-of-12 from three-point range.

"I put a lot of work in," Knox said. "Yes, I’m struggling, but tonight was good to see the ball go in the net, the crowd in it and to be in the game late, a big game like that. It felt good. We’ve just got to keep working. Never get too high, never get too low."

Knox and Mudiay combined for 22 of the Knick' 31 points in the fourth quarter.

New York Knicks guard Emmanuel Mudiay (1) celebrates with guard Damyean Dotson (21) in overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in New York. The Knicks won 136-134.(Photo: Julie Jacobson, AP)

The Knicks did suffer a blow when they lost Trey Burke to a sprained right knee in the first half. Burke suffered the injury when he landed awkwardly on his leg after attempting a layup.

The team said X-rays were negative.

Even with Burke out of the game, Frank Ntilikina remained on the bench the whole game.

Fizdale said it was a "Coach's decision."

"The last two games I went into it, where I gave Frank a look in the first half, and then if it didn’t go well, I came with Dot," Fizdale said. "And Dot came in both of those games and really performed. So I felt like the fair thing to do tonight was give Dot that first look and Dot got it going. That’s just where it was."

The Knicks had taken a one-point lead in the third quarter before the Bucks reeled off 17 straight points until Knox drained a three. While Milwaukee attempted to pull away, it never could.

New York Knicks forward Mario Hezonja (8) reacts after hitting a 3-point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in New York. The Knicks won 136-134 in overtime.(Photo: Julie Jacobson, AP)

Mario Hezonja vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo

Before the game, Fizdale called Antetokounmpo the best player in the league.

"The Greek Freak" came into the day averaging 27.3 points, 12.9 rebounds and six assists per game while shooting 57.7 percent from the field. Antetokounmpo scored 31 points against the Knicks in October.

Fizdale put Noah Vonleh on Antetokounmpo Saturday and he did a solid job.

Antetokounmpo finished with 33 points, 19 rebounds and seven assists, but the Knicks made him work.

"Giannis won some of those battles but I really thought Noah just kept putting the wall up in front of him and making it as hard as possible on him," Fizdale said. "Giannis is something else. For Noah just to be able to clash with him and make it difficult he did more than what most people can do in this league."

There was an interesting moment between Antetokounmpo and Mario Hezonja early in the first quarter.

Hezonja stole a pass and broke up the court. With Antetokounmpo trailing him, Hezonja rose for a ferocious dunk as Antetokounmpo tried to block him from behind.

Antetokounmpo crashed to the court. Hezonja stared at him, then stepped over him before heading back down the court.

"I want to get the crowd involved even more," Hezonja said. "That was a perfect moment for it. I want them. I’m the type of a guy that always wants the crowd getting involved. Honestly, if you’re afraid, this is not for you. I don’t want to be disrespectful, but if you feel fear this is not the place for you, New York is not a place for you and this team is not a place for you."

Still, Antetokounmpo didn't like Hezonja stepping over him.

"I’m going to punch him [in his groin] next time," Antetokounmpo told reporters.

New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (3) reacts during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in New York. The Knicks won in overtime 136-134.(Photo: Julie Jacobson, AP)

Briefs

Courtney Lee was available to play for the first time this season. Lee missed the first 23 games with neck and back spasms. ...The Knicks hosted "A Night Celebrating All Abilities" on Saturday to recognize individuals with disabilities.